Coconut Nutrition and How to Increase Your Metabolism!
Coconut's have medium chain fatty acids or medium chain triglycerides(MCTs).
Vegetable oils and most other foods contain long chain fatty acids or long chain triglycerides(LCTs)
LCTs cause the body to produce fat while MCTs promote a process called thermogenesis.
Thermogenesis increases the body's metabolism and promotes a higher energy level.
Jump Start Metabolism with Coconut Oil
Coconut's Medium Chain Triglycerides
Coconuts are one of only a few dietary sources of MCTs and is the most enjoyable and easy was to obtain this nutrient.
Palm Kernel Oil and Mother's milk also contains a decent amount of medium chain triglycerides.
The majority of fats and oils in your diet are composed of long chain triglycerides(LCTs).
LCTs can be deposited within arteries as cholesterol and MCTs have a positive effect on cholesterol and help to prevent heart disease.
MCTs able to Jump Start Metabolism because they...
Digest more easily in your body and put little strain on the digestive system
Are instantly converted into energy, similar to a carbohydrate
Have the ability to kill germs and parasites
Stimulate metabolism by encouraging your thyroid to function optimally
Enhance absorption of minerals, especially calcium and magnesium
Improve absorption of fat soluble vitamins such as A, D, E, and vitamin K Consuming MCTs is how to increase your metabolism and therefore, is a terrific aid in weight loss.
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Coconut's fat is unique because it's composed predominately of medium chain triglycerides(MCTs).
